TOMORROW
"From the hearth": The Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library presents an evening of storytelling, ballads and sing-alongs, 6:30 p.m. Free. Call 831-6831.
SATURDAY
Young detectives: Discuss the Hardy Boys mystery titled "The House on the Cliff," 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.
Shore discoveries: Parents and their 4- to 5-year-old children can learn where to go, what to wear, and how to explore marine environments, 8 to 10 a.m., Waikiki Aquarium. Limit: two children per adult. Cost: $14, parent and child. Additional people: $6. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
SUNDAY
Kahala Mall: Meet Sesame Street's Elmo, noon to 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble; and 3 to 4 p.m., center stage. First 200 children receive a free gift. Call 732-7736.
Zoo by Moonlight: The Honolulu Zoo opens for tours when the moon is full, 7 to 9 p.m. today through April 23. Tickets: $5-$7. Purchase tickets in advance at the cashier's office. Call 971-7195.
Day reef walks: Explore the shore with Waikiki Aquarium staff, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Cost: $7-$8. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
LOOKING AHEAD
"1-2-3 ... Imagine!": 90-minute Broadway-style musical featuring the Sesame Street characters, 7 p.m. April 24 and 25, and May 2; 10:30 a.m. April 25 and 26, and May 1 and 3; 2 p.m. April 26, and May 1 and 3; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. April 27 and May 4. Cost: $10.50-$15.50. Call 527-5402.
Art festival: Create a two-dimensional artwork reflecting what "Children's Day" means, for the 8th annual Children's Day art contest, sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Open to children in grades K through 8. First and second place winners in each grade level will be awarded Central Pacific Bank Youth accounts. Deadline: May 1 for neighbor island entries and May 2 for Oahu entries. Register at 945-7633.
CONTINUING
Hawaii State Library: Children's Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July. Call 586-3500.
Preschool storytime: Children 3 to 5 can listen to stories, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Kaimuki Public Library. Call 733-8422.
Also 11 a.m. Thursdays, May 1 to June 5, Aina Haina Public Library. Call 373-4898.
Tropical plant nature walk: 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Free. Call 233-7323 for reservations.
Train rides: Enjoy a 90-minute ride12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays with the Hawaiian Railway Society, 91-1001 Renton Road. Costs $8 general, $5 seniors and children. Call 681-5461 for reservations.
Waikiki Aquarium: Brochures for classes, activities and study tours are available. Write to: Education Department, Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815. Or call 923-9741.
Cool Summer Fun!
Here are some summer offerings for kids. See next week's Kids Only! for more choices.
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus: "Operatunities" gives children a chance to be a part of four short operas. Auditions April 26, rehearsals 1 to 5 p.m., June 16-July 27. Call 521-2982.
Wahiawa Preschool and Day Care Center: Three- to 5-year-olds can "Swing Into Summer" from June 2-Aug. 29. The program allows children to "explore nature."Half-day (8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.), $300; full-day (9 hours), $360; and extended day ($375). Information: 621-6214.
Trinity Christian School: Preschool programs with daycare for 2-5-year-olds, June 3-Aug. 15.
Academic workshops for first through sixth grade: Session I: June 9-July 18. Session II: July 21-Aug. 15. Fees. Information: 262-8501.
Kalihi-Palama Public Library: "Books-Grinds For the Mind!" is a young-adult reading incentive program for grades 7-12. Students receive rewards for books they read from June 9-July 26. Ongoing registration begins June 2.
"Family First Sunday" has families exploring different cultures from 10 to 11 a.m. Topics: The Philippines, June 7; Australia, July 5; and Japan, Aug. 2.
"I Can Fly!" is a keiki storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Sessions are held 10 to 10:45 a.m. every Tuesday from June 17-July 29.
"Kalihi Gecko Flies Like An Eagle," summer stories and crafts for children, will be 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18-July 30.
Programs are free. Call 832-3466.
Art School at Kapalua (Maui): Five- to 10-year-olds experience music, dance, drama, art, ceramics, swimming, nature studies, golf, tennis and creative writing. June 9-July 3, July 7-Aug. 1, and Aug. 4-29. Full-day, half-day, one-week and daily programs available. Cost: $20-$435. Call (808) 665-0007 or (808) 665-0212 or write to: The Art School at Kapalua, 800 Office Road, Kapalua, HI 96761.
Hawaii Child Centers: "Summer Explorers" for incoming kindergarteners and first-graders consists of sports, games, crafts, excursions. Various rates. June 10-Aug. 22, Keolu Elementary School. Call 266-0300.
Kawaiaha'o School: "Experiences With Art," elementary arts program, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16-Aug. 1, includes art lessons, excursions and an art show. Cost: $882.
Summer fun program, Aug. 4-14.
Information at 522-1335.
Ewa Beach Public and School Library: "Read, Let Your Mind Soar!" storytime for babies through sixth graders, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25-July 23. Adult caregiver required.
"Books: Grinds For the Mind!" summer reading program for grades 7-12. Weekly awards for books read will be given. Program runs June 16-July 27. A similar reading incentive program will be offered for younger children. Call 689-8392 to register.
Kama'aina Kids: "S.P.I.R.I.T. Day Camp," overnight campouts, team-building activities, water sports, camp crafts, outdoor skills and Junior Lifeguard Program, for fourth- through eighth-graders, June 10-Aug. 1. Cost: $100 ($30 half day) a week or $715 ($200 half day) for eight weeks.
"Adventure Day Camp" for kindergarteners through third-graders, horsemanship, sports, dancing and weekly excursions, June 10 to Aug. 1. Cost: $95 ($30 half day) per week or $690 ($300 half day) for eight weeks.
Kindergarteners through eighth-graders can enjoy outdoor activities and go on excursions Aug. 4-29. Cost: $95 ($30 half day) per week or $345 ($100 half day) for four weeks.
Programs run 6 a.m to 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 to 6 p.m. at various locations.
"Before and After Summer School Program" for kindergarteners to fifth- graders includes water activities, camp crafts and excursions, 6 to 8 a.m. or noon to 6 p.m., June 18-July 30. Various locations. Cost: $80 morning; $470 afternoon.
Register by May 27 at 262-4538.
Downtown Karate Dojo: Traditional Okinawan karate offered in convenient class schedules. Call Matt Kaplan, 533-1111.
